FLETCHER, Vt. - Daniel James Gibson, 60, of Fletcher, Vt. passed away unexpectedly from a ruptured aortic aneurism while hiking at Mt. Independence in Orwell, Vt. on Monday, March 29, 2010. He was a devoted and beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, friend, colleague and master. Dan was born in Colon, Panama on June 6, 1949 the son of Albert and Irene (Lawrence) Gibson. On Aug. 8, 1987 he married Maria Short, his best friend and life partner. They made their home for the past 25 years on eighteen beautiful acres and a 200 year old farm house in Fletcher. Dan surrounded himself with animals and plants, tending his flowers more than his vegetables. Over the years, he cared for and loved many dogs, cats and farm animals. He hobby-farmed Rambouillet sheep, a fine wool breed, until the money ran out. He had a particular love for border collies, who he trained to herd the flock and rush after Frisbees. Dan graduated from Burlington High School in 1967 and the University of Vermont in 1971 with a degree in zoology. He returned to UVM to study Wildlife Management. He started working at the Medical Center Hospital of Vermont chemistry laboratory in 1978 then went on to complete a year of study in medical technology at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine in 1979. Dan continued to work at what evolved into Fletcher Allen Health Care, becoming a laboratory section manager and eventually directing Point of Care Testing. Since 2008 he has been a standards specialist in regulatory readiness for the Jeffords Institute for Quality. He enjoyed collaborating with his colleagues as they worked to assure quality healthcare at the hospital. Dan was recognized throughout the hospital. He was known for his intelligent problem solving, great sense of humor, and flamboyant neck ties. Although he never balanced his check book, he was elected treasurer of his high school class. Dan remained committed to his classmates, planning reunions and staying in touch with lifelong friends. He was active in the community. He had served as race director for the Fairfax Relays for many years. This cross country race was part sport and part carnival as athletes ran in costume to excellent rock music Dan selected. He spent many hours volunteering to clear a trail at the school for running and skiing. He was proud of his sons' sports accomplishments and became a loyal fan to Bellows Free Academy Fairfax cross country running, Nordic skiing, track and field and basketball. Dan started his life in Panama and is remembered for his early interest in animals as he dangerously coaxed a venomous fer-delance snake to play. Moving to Burlington as a preschooler, Dan's family bought the last completed house on the dirt road end of North Avenue. Across the street the cornfield would become Northgate. He loved his neighborhood and found ready friends to adventure down to the mouth of the Winooski River or set up soldiers on a back step. He and his father would fish for perch and his mother would cook up what they wrestled off of hooks. He wouldn't want to come inside were it not for "Winky-Dink and You" on TV and comic books to read. Living the Forest Gump life, Dan came of age in the turbulent sixties. He protested the Vietnam War while his birthday was drawn last in the 1969 draft lottery. He loved rock and roll music and found his way to Woodstock, and later picked himself out on the cover of Life magazine in that sea of muddy, sunbaked hippies. Always fulfilling his responsibilities to his job and family, Dan was happiest starting a day with no plans, heading out to drive rural Vermont with his camera and kayak, and spontaneously finding a hike. A life-long learner, he carried his field guides to better understand the flora. He knew the common and Latin names for many of Vermont's wild plants. He could describe the dance of the honey bee in detail. On more than one occasion a wild bird would recognize him as a part of nature and land on him. Dan was a passionate and accomplished skier and completed countless runs down Smuggler's Notch black diamond trails with grace and athleticism. In warmer weather he took frequent hikes up to the top of one of Smuggs' three peaks. He spent hours gazing out across the mountain tops in the warm breeze noticing what nature had to offer while his dogs panted nearby. He wanted to live his life like he was on vacation. Having an eternally youthful father had its benefits as Dan modeled play. He is remembered for planning elaborate birthday parties with themes to delight children. He wanted his kids to take life-advancing risks and saw no problem in his son dying his hair blue. He was a gentle and loving father who wanted the best for his kids. Dan hoped they would learn from what he saw as his mistakes. Dan has wisely moved on before the black flies hatched this spring. There were things that he didn't get to or do enough of (the bucket list): advancing his spirituality, visiting Ireland again, planting trees, driving cross country, composing a satisfactory photo landscape, arguing politics, biking Acadia, continuing to help with purple loose strife research, taking further pride in his sons as they each graduate this year, hiking in the soft rain, holding a future grandchild, dancing to Led Zeppelin, cutting sprays of lilacs to place by the bed, advancing social justice, paddling the Connecticut River, understanding Eckhart Tolle, improving the environment, catching anything in the fishing derby, and seeing the Redskins win another Super Bowl. Most importantly he did not get enough of laughing, crying, and relaxing with his loving friends. But, in the end, it was all, just enough. Thank you Dan for making us a part of your joyful ride. Dan is survived by his wife of 22 years, Maria Short, his son Connor Gibson and foster son Jeremy Lawrence (to whom he leaves his blue suede shoes), all of Fletcher; his sisters June Lee and her husband, Frank, of Fairfax and Gloria Gibson of Colchester; his parents inlaw Hugh and Florence Short of Richford; brothers- and sisters-in-law Frank and Helen Short of St. Albans, Michael Short of Burlington, Katie Bell of Sacramento, Calif., Maureen Short and Stan Katz of New Haven, Peter Short of Guerneville, Calif., Mariellen and Matthew Facchino, of San Jose, Calif., Christine Short of Putney, Eileen Short and Densil Hendrickson of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Julia and Scott Batdorff of Portland, Ore., and Deirdre Short of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Dan was uncle to Mike and Jennifer Lee and their children Jason, Jen, and Matthew of Burlington, Patrick and Justin Lee of Shelburne, Sue Lee and her daughter Jamie Robare of Burlington, Michelle and Layne Ballard and their children Catherine and Bryce of Gettysburg, Pa., and Christopher and Carrie Lee of Jericho. He was uncle-in-law to 21 nieces and nephews, and granduncle to many more. He was a fresh air father to Ian Weekes of Manhattan, NYC hosting him for eight. He leaves countless special friends, too many to name but too precious to forget. He will be missed by his beloved border collies Cady and Glen, two very friendly cats, Chester and Big Cat, the birds at the feeder, and the ravens he fed up in the woods. Visiting hours will be held on Monday, Apr. 5, 2010 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Ready Funeral & Cremation South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Rd., Burlington. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, Apr. 6, 2010 at 11 a.m. in St. Mark Catholic Church, North Avenue, Burlington. A memorial celebration will follow the mass where people can share their recollections; place to be announced. A community page may be found on Facebook under "Dan Gibson Memories." In memory of Dan please consider a donation to the Vermont Land Trust, 8 Bailey Avenue, Montpelier, Vt. 05602.

GRAND ISLE/SOUTH HERO - Bradford Bill Gillis, 62, died Sunday June 6, 2010 with family by his side, from complications from interstitial pulmonary fibrosis. He faced this disease, as he had many challenges in his life, never willing to give in or give up. Brad had a strong will to live believing to the end that he would survive. Born in Torrington, Conn. on July 15, 1947, Brad was the son of the late Francis (Frank) and Elsa (Henderson) Gillis, and was a graduate of Roger Ludlow High School in Fairfield, Conn., class of 1965 and Fulton Montgomery College. For 25 years, Brad ran his own successful business as an executive recruitment and employment specialist in IT for Fortune 500 companies. He had a gift for gab, humor, and an uncanny memory which served him well professionally and personally. Brad, who has lived in the Champlain Islands for over 20 years, was well known as a bit of a character, often seen with his beloved dog, Mulligan, on his way to Hero's Welcome for muffins or to Wally's Bagel Shop. He loved living in the islands and rarely felt it necessary to go over the sand bar. Brad loved flowers, color, a good party and was famous for his Margaritas. Survivors are his sister, Suzanne Gillis of South Hero and partner, Jan Doerler; his brother, Kurt Gillis and his wife, Susan, of Sandy Hook, Conn.; niece, Elsa; nephew, Harrison; his dog, Mulligan; and his former wife, Kristine Rich. The family is grateful to the ICU nurses who so lovingly and skillfully cared for Brad. A remembrance service, to be officiated by Reverend Roddy O'Neil Cleary, will take place on Saturday June 19, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the South Hero Congregational Church on South Street in South Hero. Memorial donations may be sent to Green Mountain Animal Defenders, 349 Roosevelt Highway, Colchester, 05446, or flowers to South Hero Congregational Church (802-372-4962), South Street, South Hero, 05486

HYDE PARK - Agnes Olney (Minot) Gilmore, 95, died on Saturday, the 18th of Sept., in Middlebury. She was born in Stamford, Conn., the daughter of Francis Minot and Isabel Quackenbush Minot. She grew up in Boston and Falmouth, Mass., attended the Winsor School in Boston and received a BA in History from Smith College. In 1940, she married James Keith Gilmore of Wrentham, Mass., and moved to Hyde Park. Her life was dedicated to and centered on education. She was a very active member of the Second Congregational Church of Hyde Park and served as the first woman president of the Vermont Conference of the United Church of Christ. In addition, she was devoted to the Hyde Park community, serving in leadership positions on the School Board, Hyde Park Home Day, the Lanpher Memorial Library and many other community organizations. She was predeceased by her husband of 52 years; her daughter, Anne; and her brother, Francis Minot, Jr. Mrs. Gilmore is survived by her two sons, Charles and his wife, Polly, of Akron, OH, and Peter and his wife, Linda, of Rutland; six grandchildren, Josephine of Memphis, Tenn., Thea and her husband, Kevin Nichols, of Macomb, Ill., John of Akron, OH, Piper and her husband, Kevin Bai, of Clinton Township, Mich., Gage of Boston, and McLaren of Rutland; two great-grandchildren, Samantha and Charles Nichols; and her sisters, Betsy Siggins-Schmidt of Belmont, Mass. and Muriel Minot of Santa Monica, Calif. A memorial service will be held in her honor at 2 p.m. at the Second Congregational Church in Hyde Park on Monday, Sept. 27, 2010. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Second Congregational Church Building Fund or to Addison County Home Health and Hospice, Inc., P.O. Box 754 Middlebury, VT 05753.

JERICHO - Graveside services for Rena A. Gleason, who died on Nov. 19, 2009 at the age of 100, will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2010, at 1 p.m. at Underhill Cemetery on Park Street, Underhill, VT.

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. - Aline C. Godnick, 79, died Aug. 28, 2010 at Glens Falls, N.Y. Hospital. She was born in Middlebury on July 17, 1931, daughter of Felix and Jeanne (Quesnel) Charron. She was a resident of Queensbury and Daytona Beach, Fla. and a former Rutland resident. Aline was a graduate of St. Mary's High School in Burlington. She attended the University of Vermont. Surviving are two sons, Brian Godnick and his wife, Cindy, of Rutland Town, Jeffrey Godnick and his wife, Debra, of Lake George N.Y.; four daughters, Deborah Hall and her husband, Robert, of Rutland, Sharon Carpenter and her husband, Michael, of Queensbury, N.Y., Cindy Seager of Rutland Town, and Terri Haggis and her husband, James, of Manchester, N.H.; a sister, Marie Peckenpaugh of Port Orange, Fla.; grandchildren, Leslie Carpenter Brunick, David Carpenter, Scott Carpenter, Matthew Seager, Michael Seager, Mark Seager, Michelle Seager, Karen Godnick, Brent Godnick, Joshua Garrow, Shirley Chisamore, Lory Piper, Jim Hall, Jeff Hall and Todd Hall. She was predeceased by her husband, Gilbert G. "Gilly" Godnick on May 21, 1990; brother, Maurice Charron; sister, Agnes Kitchell; and an infant son, Bruce. A funeral mass will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in St. Peter's Church in Rutland. A reception will follow and will be announced. Private burial will be held in Rutland Jewish Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to Gilbert G. Godnick Scholarship Fund at either Mount St. Joseph Academy, 131 Convent Ave., Rutland, 05701 or Rutland High School, 22 Stratton Rd., Rutland, 05701.

BURLINGTON - Melvin R. "Mel" Gold, 74, died unexpectedly in Fletcher Allen Health Care on Sept. 24, 2010 after a long battle with heart disease. He was a true life partner to our mother in every sense of the word, a loving and devoted father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law and a loyal friend to all. He was born in the Bronx, N.Y. on Dec. 22, 1935 the son of Jack and Pearl (Greenblott) Gold. He was a graduate of Burlington High School class of 1954 and attended St. Michael's College for one and a half years until the sudden death of his father in Jan. 1956. Mel married Phyllis Gould on Feb. 22, 1959 in Ohavi Zedek Synagogue. His pre-IBM years were with Gold's Hardware store, Lippa's Jewelry store, Abernethy's Dept. Store and the General Electric Co. He was a proud member of the Vermont Air National Guard (for six years). He retired from his work at IBM in 1994, after 29 years. During his IBM years he was also the owner, with his friend Paul Roche, of Microfilm Services, Inc. from 1983 to 2007. In his retirement years he worked at Costco as part of the food demonstration group. He was a member of Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, the Elks BPOE #916, the American Legion Post #91, Colchester, and the Mutuo, Italian American Club, Barre. Mel played the trumpet starting in his high school band. The Ethan Allen Club, Burlington Country Club, Ramada Inn, The Old Lantern, weddings and Bar Mitzvahs, were just some of the places you could see Mel and his group. Most recently he was at the Courtyard Marriott with The Queen City Quartet. Mel is survived by his wife of 51 years, Phyllis Gold; his daughter and son-in-law, Jacklyn and David Maynard; his son, Michael Gold; and his grandson, Jordan Maynard, all of Burlington; his sister and her husband, Ellissa and Stuart Liebowitz of Ocean, N.J.; his sister-inlaw, Cheryl Fortier and her husband, Richard, of Essex Junction; his brother-in-law, Steve Gould and his wife, Ginny of Burlington; and his special first cousins, Ann Rosen, Arthur Greenblott; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mel was predeceased by his parents; his stepfather, Joe Halpern; his mother-inlaw and father-in-law, Phil and Bea (Baker) Gould; and his brother-in-law, Roland Butzke. The family would like to thank Dr. Ed Terrien, Dr. Phil Ades, Dr. Paul Reiss, Cardiac Rehab at FAHC, McClure 5 FAHC, and the Burlington Fire Department for all of their wonderful care during Mel's valiant fight against heart disease. To know Mel was to love him; he will be forever missed. His family had learned long ago to share him with the rest of the world. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. today in Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, 188 N. Prospect St., Burlington with interment to follow in Hebrew Holy Society Cemetery, Patchen Rd., S. Burlington. Contributions in Mel's memory may be made to the Am. Heart Assoc., Vt. Affiliate, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701, and the Ohavi Zedek Synagogue. The family will sit shiva at Mel's home from Sunday evening 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.

WILLIAMSTOWN - Louis Gomez, 85, of Seaver Road, died Thursday, July 29, 2010 in Fletcher Allen Health Care of Burlington. His family was at his bedside. Born Feb. 16, 1925 in Mosquitoville (Graniteville), he was the son of Nicolas and Carmen (Garcia) Gomez. He attended the Quarry School and graduated from Williamstown High School in 1943, where he played on the basketball team. On Aug. 3, 1943 he entered the U.S. Navy and became a Navy Carrier Pilot serving in the Pacific Theatre of Operations as well as the Navy Reserve Forces. He returned in 1956 as a Lieutenant. On May 21, 1949, "Lou" married Marjorie Ann Taft in Randolph. They have always lived in Williamstown. A longtime granite industry employee, he began in 1948 as a sandblastman and carver and was well known for his rose artistry on memorials, retiring in 1991. Being very civic minded, he belonged to the Williamstown Fire Department for 30 years and had been Assistant Fire Chief for several years as well as a founding member of the Williamstown Ambulance. He also had served as a town auditor, school director, selectman and Justice of the Peace, as well as serving on the Board of Civil Authority and Town Planning Commission. He had managed a Little League baseball team for 10 years and had been awarded a Physical Fitness Leadership Award by the Williamstown Jaycees. His memberships included the Williamstown United Federated Church where he held numerous offices, and he was a life member of Summitt Masonic Lodge #104 of Williamstown and was a Past Master. Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Wanda Craig and her husband, David, of Montpelier and Sherry O'Leary and her husband, Paul, of Essex; two sons, Jerry Gomez and his wife, Pamela, of Marcy, N.Y. and Scott Gomez and his wife, Shirley, of Milton; seven grandchildren, Corey Gomez and his wife, Kristen, Nathan Gomez, Damian Gomez and his wife, Kimberly, Brittany and Christopher Craig, and Matthew and Ryan O'Leary; and two great grandsons, Landon and Reece Gomez; as well as his brother, George Gomez and his wife, Rebecca, of Germantown, Md. and nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he is predeceased by two brothers, Joaquin and Manuel Gomez; and his sister, Anna Gomez. His Funeral Service will be held Monday, Aug. 2, 2010 at 11 a.m. in the Williamstown United Federated Church. Burial will follow in the West Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy Street, Barre on Sunday, Aug. 1, 2010 from 5 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Summitt Masonic Lodge #104 Charitable Programs, c/o Donald Brown, 1232 Hebert Road, Williamstown, VT 05679, or the Williamstown United Federated Church, PO Box 438, Williamstown, VT 05679.

GRAND ISLE - Byron P. Gordon, 89, of Grand Isle, died Jan. 9, 2010. He was born in Grand Isle to Willis P. and Sylva G. Gordon on May 22, 1920. He attended Grand Isle Schools and Burlington High School. He bravely fought in WWII, joining the US Army. He was a part of the 11th Armored Division fighting throughout Europe. His troop was one of the first to liberate the Mauthausen Prison Camp. The atrocities he saw were engraved in his mind for all of his life. While enlisted in the Army, he achieved the rank of Sergeant. After returning from the war, he married Barbara Drew in 1949, and settled down to operating a successful dairy farm, milking and raising Jersey cows. He served his Community as a Grand Isle School Director, a Grand Isle Water District Commissioner, and a Grand Isle Creamery Director. He supported his community recently, by donating land to the Grand Isle Fire Department, which is the future site of a new Fire Station. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Barbara and their six children. Drew (JoAnne) Gordon of Vergennes; Myra Gordon of Grand Isle; Roy (Judy) Gordon of Grand Isle; Linda (Joseph) Craig of Sheldon; Lucy (Robert) Wirtz of Grand Isle; and Norman (Rita) Gordon of Jericho. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Garth Gaboriault, Gabrielle Cline, Dan Gordon, Gina Gordon, and Shawna Gordon. He also has four great-grandchildren that will miss him, Caylib Gaboriault, Carson Cline, Alexis Gordon, and Maxwell Gordon. He leaves his sister and brother-in-law Ruth and Norman Hammond of North Carolina and a brother-in-law, Ken Drew from Virginia. He is also survived by two nephews and one niece. He was predeceased by a brother and sister-inlaw, C. Keith and Ruth Gordon; and a daughter, Pamela Ruth that was tragically killed in 1963 at four years of age when she was stuck by a car in front of the family farm. The Gordon Family wishes to thanks Hospice. Without their help, we could not have made Byron's last wish come true<$> to die at home in the loving arms of his family. We would like to especially thank, Betsy, Kim, and Tom, and all the others that answered our phone calls. Per Byron's wishes, there will be no calling hours and no funeral. He will be cremated. If you wish to make a donation, please consider the Grand Isle Rescue Squad, PO box 79, Grand Isle, Vt 05458 or the Grand Isle Volunteer Fire Department, or Hospice/VNA, 1110 Prim Road, Colchester, Vermont 05446.

SHELBURNE - George Stennett Gordon, age 85, died peacefully on Oct. 26, 2010 in The Arbors of Shelburne with his family by his side. George was born on June 16, 1925 in Short Hills, N.J., son of the late Frederic Sutterle Gordon and Winifred Martin Gordon. He graduated from the The Choate School in Wallingford, Conn., and entered Princeton University in 1942. While at Princeton, George was a member of the Charter Club. He interrupted his college studies to join the Naval Reserves at the start of WWII, serving in the Atlantic Theater with Blimp Squadron 12, and in the Pacific with the Naval Air Transport Service. Returning to Princeton after the war ended, and when not studying physics, George distinguished himself by shooting crows out of the tall pines that stood in President Dodd's backyard. After graduating in 1946 in the same class as his older brother, Fred, he worked for U.S Pipe and Foundry in Burlington, N.J. and the Applied Science Corporation of Princeton before buying Cook's Industrial Lubricants in Linden, N.J. with his childhood friend, Ross Barnes, also of Short Hills, N.J. and both Choate and Princeton. George lost the coin toss and so became President while Ross kept an eye on Marketing and Sales. Not surprisingly, the company prospered under this flawless management. George and Ross sold the company in 1980 to a large corporate interest and he retired in 1983. George married Patricia Ann Clarke of Summit, N.J. on Nov. 18, 1950. Together they raised their four children in an 1845 farmhouse outside of Princeton, N.J. Restoring, remodeling and maintaining the farmhouse and grounds was an ongoing, neverending project, but allowed George to hone his woodworking, welding and mechanical skills. He farmed its 80-acre backyard with his great friend and neighbor, John Hart. Farming parttime made for a very busy life and required strong tractor headlights. As a result, he was forced to squeeze much of his golf in on company time. He and Pat were charter members of the Beden's Brook Club in Skillman, N.J. He ultimately sold the farm in 1997 and, several years after retiring from farming and moving to warmer climes, he was delighted to learn that Boxwood Farm had become Carson Road Woods, a protected nature preserve. As a child, George spent summers with his family at the Mallett's Bay Club in Colchester. He himself purchased a summer home there in the late 60's so that his own family could enjoy the same activities on Lake Champlain. He sold the house in 1998, but he and his second wife, Lois, continued to spend many enjoyable years living on Lake Keowee in South Carolina. He regularly played golf, tennis and was an active member of the loosely organized Keowee Key Kayak & Canoe Club. George and Lois moved to Erie, Pa. in Aug. 2004, returning Lois to her roots. Throughout his life, George's interests and activities were many and included not only golf and tennis, but also target shooting with small-caliber weaponry and rifles, whether clay birds, the occasional pheasant, or crop-threatening varmint. He particularly enjoyed canoeing and kayaking in his later years. George was also predeceased by his young firstborn son, George Scott; by his wife and mother of his children, Patricia Clarke Gordon; by his sister, Norma Rixey Stratton; and by his brother, Frederic Sutterle Gordon, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Lois Sisson Wilson Gordon of Erie, Pa.; and by his four children, John F. Gordon and his wife, Barbara Moser, of Milton, Sandy Gordon Rounds and her husband, Frank R. Rounds, of Essex, Richard Gordon and his wife, Asuncion Rodriguez, of Madrid, Spain and Maggie Gordon of Hinesburg. He is also survived by his three grandchildren, Elizabeth Gordon, Scott Rounds and Hannah Rounds. The family would like to thank the staff at The Arbors at Shelburne for the warm, compassionate care and respect shown for George during his final months. In accordance with George's wishes, there will be no calling hours. Interment and private ceremony will take place at Lakeview Memorial Park, Riverton, N.J. at the convenience of the family.

SOUTH HERO - Guy Maurice Goulet Sr., 65, died unexpectedly on Thursday March 25, 2010, at the Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. Guy was born on April 27, 1944, in St. Ignace, P.Q., Canada, the son of Bernard and Aline (Addis) Goulet. On Dec. 7, 1962, he married Brenda Lee Bruley in the Congregational Church in South Hero. Together they raised their family in the Champlain Islands. Guy and Brenda owned and operated the Goulet's Dairy and Hay Farm in South Hero for many years. Guy loved his wife Brenda, his children, his farm, and he also loved to fish and watch old westerns. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. In addition to Brenda, Guy is survived by his daughters, Lisa Lockerby and her husband Milo of Avon Park, Fla., Kitsy Golemon and her husband Troy of Mascoutah, Ill.; his son Guy Goulet Jr. and his fianceé Becca of South Hero. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Justin and Desiree' Blanchard, Taylor More, Tanner and Tegan Golemon, Nicole Burnham, Darrian and Holden Goulet, Bradley Isham; and by his great granddaughter Kilee Flemings. He is also survived by a brother Rene Goulet, of South Carolina; his sister Pearl Stevens and her husband Bob; and by many nieces, nephews and friends. Guy was predeceased by his son Bernard in 1993. There will not be any visiting hours or memorial service per his wishes. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in his name: South Hero Rescue PO Box 365, South Hero, VT 05486.

ST. ALBANS - Mrs. Virginia L. Goulette, age 82, died Monday morning, Nov. 8, 2010 in Fletcher Allen Health Care following an illness of one week. She resided on Parsons Ave. for over 56 years, and for the past 12 years with her daughter, Mary. She was born in Sheldon, Aug. 20, 1928, daughter of the late Leo and Elizabeth (Cross) West. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #88 of Sheldon and the V.F.W. Auxiliary Unit #758 of St. Albans. May 13, 1947 she married Gilbert P. Goulette. He died March 28, 1998. She is survived by three children and their spouses, Maureen Fournier of Franklin, Patricia and Brian Hilliker of Thaxton, Va., and Mary and James Pelkey of St. Albans; 13 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; brothers, sisters and their spouses, Reginald West, Leo West, Jr., and Mary Ann West, Elaine and Donald Reed, all of Sheldon, Elizabeth and Wayne Norris of St. Albans, Barbara and Richard Colby of Franklin, Leland and Sharon West of Texas, Joyce and Daniel Menard of Fairfield, Carolyn and Andrew Rondeau of Sheldon, Patricia and Dennis Nolan of Highgate, and Irene Montgomery of Franklin; as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; husband; sonin-law, Peter Fournier; and brothers and sisters, Wanda and Fernando Plante, Rita West, Marion Teague, Phelos Beyor, Peter Menard, Robert Montgomery, and Gloria Beyor. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 12, 2010 in St. Mary's Church. Friends may call at the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home, 86 South Main St. from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday. Interment will be in the Goulette family lot in Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the ALS Assoc. c/o Northern New England Chapter, 10 Ferry Street, Suite 438, Box 314, Concord, NH 03301.

GEORGIA - Danielle Lee Gover, 27 of Georgia, died unexpectedly on Sunday July 11, 2010 at her home in Georgia. Danielle was born Jan. 10, 1983 in Burlington, the daughter of Brian Lee Gover and Susan Jean Thibault. She was employed most recently as a Licensed Nursing Assistant. A person who enjoyed the outdoors; Danielle loved horseback riding and fishing. She also liked archery and playing horseshoes and was a member of the Franklin County Horseshoe Club. She will be greatly missed. Dani is survived by her father, Brian Lee Gover of Stonington, Conn.; her grandmother, Shirley Farnsworth of Milton; her brothers, Lee Kevin Martin of Hinesburg, Brian Lee Coleman of Windsor, Ben Lee Gover of Texas, Rodney Jean Gaudette II of Georgia, Justin Roy Gover of Alburg; her stepbrothers, Jeffrey Sanford of CT and Vernon Oullette of Alburg; her stepsister, Elanore Sanford of FL; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her mother, Susan Thibault in 1990. A funeral service will be held on Friday July 16, 2010 at 10 a.m. in the Minor Funeral Home in Milton, with Pastor Kim Ransom officiating. Burial will follow in the Sanderson Corners Cemetery in Fairfax. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Minor Funeral Home.

ESSEX JUNCTION - Bernice L Grady died on Jan. 20, 2010, at Green Mountain Nursing Home after a short illness. Bunny was born on Oct. 13, 1918, in Craftsbury Common, daughter of Ernest Larrabee and Mary Marshall. Her mother died when she was five years old. Her brother lived at the farm with their father and Bunny lived with different relatives in the northeast kingdom until her father remarried several years later. She graduated from Craftsbury Academy in 1937 and from the Mary Fletcher Hospital School of nursing in 1940. She met her future husband Donald Grady while he was at UVM and they married in June 1941. They enjoyed their Essex Junction home since 1943 and raised their four children there. She worked as a registered nurse at Mary Fletcher Hospital, did private duty nursing for families in Essex Junction and was director of nurses at the Elizabeth Lund Home in South Burlington for 16 years. After retirement they spent many winters in Florida. Bunny is survived by her husband of 68 years, Donald, daughter Phyllis Lamson and grandchildren Jennifer Dunn and Christopher Lamson, son John and his wife Patricia, grandchildren Sarah, Cyrus and his wife Tory and great grandchild Lauren; son Michael and his wife Jean, grandson Donald II and great grandson Ryan, granddaughter Erica Baker and her husband Chris, great grandsons Andrew and Adam, step grandchild Brent Cromie; daughter Karen Grady and her husband Mike Capron. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, her brother Charles and her son-in-law Robert Lamson. Memorial service and burial are under the direction of Corbin and Palmer in Essex Junction and will be in the spring at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Essex Rescue, 1 Educational Drive, Essex Junction Vt. 05452.

ESSEX JUNCTION - The family of Don, who died on April 18, 2010, and Bunny, who died on Jan. 20, 2010, will recieve friends on Monday, May 10, 2010, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home, 9 Pleasant Street, Essex Junction, Vt.

COLCHESTER - Arthur J. Gratton, 79, a longtime resident of Colchester died peacefully with loving family by his side in Birchwood Terrace Healthcare in Burlington on Monday, Aug. 30, 2010. Arthur was born in Colchester on Jan. 13, 1931, the son of Arthur A. and Eleanor (McDonald) Gratton, was educated in Waitsfield, and served his country for the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was a dedicated and hard worker who was employed for many years at Dufresne's Service Station and Koffee Kup Bakery, and was the proud owner and operator of Richmond Cash Mart. He enjoyed sightseeing, especially in Vermont, gardening, deepsea fishing, and attending St. Anne's Shrine. Art is survived by five children; six stepchildren; his longtime partner, Carol A. Palin; many grand- children and great-grandchildren; two sisters, Claire Gratton and Theresa Galipeau; his brother, Raymond Gratton and his wife Marcella; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Armand Gratton; and sisters, Elaine Brooks, Irene Gaboriault, and Gloria Blair. Visiting hours will be on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the LaVigne Funeral Home, 132 Main St. in Winooski. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, Sept. 3rd at 11 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Colchester. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Military Honors will be accorded Mr. Gratton by the Vermont National Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association Vermont Affiliate, 434 Hurricane Lane, Williston, VT 05495.

SOUTH BURLINGTON - Phyllis Jean Gravel died on Monday, Apr. 5, 2010 after a short illness. Phyllis was born on Jan. 12, 1921 in Mankato, Minn., the daughter of the late Chester and Clara (Tronstad) Cook. The family moved to Burlington in 1936. Phyllis graduated from Burlington High School in 1937 where she was elected Best Personality in her class. She continued that warm, wonderful personality and humor throughout her life. Following high school, Phyllis attended UVM, was a member of the Delta, Delta, Delta Sorority and graduated in 1941. On a very reluctant blind date, she met Clarke Gravel. Phyllis and Clarke were married on Aug. 31, 1941. They had 60 years together, raising four children. Clarke died in 2002. Phyllis volunteered her time at the DeGoesbriand Hospital. She enjoyed bowling with "the girls" at the Ethan Allen Club and loved to travel, party and dance. She suffered with severe pain most of her life, but it didn't stop her until the very end; she was always ready to "go". Surviving Phyllis are three children; David and his wife Diane of Thornton, N.H., John and his wife Mary Ann of Burlington and Jody Gleim and her husband Harry of Fairfax, nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister-inlaw, Madlyn "Mickey" Cook. She was predeceased by her son James in 1968 and brother, Chet in 2006. The family is grateful for the caring staff at both Pillsbury Manor South and Birchwood Healthcare. There will be no visiting hours. The Rite of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Apr. 10, 2010 at St. Joseph's CoCathedral. A luncheon will follow in the Church Hall. For those who wish, contributions in Phyllis' memory can be made to COTS at 179 South Winooski Avenue, Burlington.

BURLINGTON - Peter Graveline, 62 of Burlington, died peacefully on Oct. 24, 2010 after a brief battle with brain cancer. Peter was born in Ste. Hyacinthe, Quebec on Jan. 27, 1948, the sons of Henry Graveline and Rita (Fontaine) Graveline. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Rose Mary (Jones) Graveline; mother, Rita; daughters, Danielle Sartini and Michelle Graveline-Welch; sons-inlaw, Adam Sartini III and Daniel Welch; sisters, Mary Jane, Carol, Hugette; brother, Patrick; brothers-inlaw, William, Daniel, Carl; sister-in-law, Kimberley, their spouses; and many loved nieces and nephews. He is also survived by the light of his life, granddaughter, Julia Sartini. Pete worked at General Dynamics for over 30 years and Biotek Instruments for over 10 years. He loved to work on his cars and participate in and coordinate events with his Classic Car Club. He participated for many years in the American Cancer Society 's Relay For Life with many of his friends and fellow survivors. He was known for his loyalty and willingness to lend a hand. He will be greatly missed by everyone he knew. The family would like to thank his best friend, Dick Delaney, Dr. Roland and Jean Sheehey of Radiation Oncology, Dr. Emmons and Sue-Ellen Booher in Hematology Oncology, and the wonderful nurses and aides at Starr Farm Nursing Center for being there for all of us. Donations may be sent in lieu of flowers to the American Cancer Society at 55 Day Lane in Williston VT 05495, his charity of choice. Visiting hours will take place at Elmwood-Meunier Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 28. A funeral will be helf on Friday, Oct. 29 at Elmwood-Meunier Funeral Chapel, starting at 2 p.m. with burial at Lakeview Cemetery.

BURLINGTON - Francis X. Gravelle, 63, of Davis, W. Va., died Aug. 8, 2010. Born April 4, 1947 in Burlington, the son of Lawrence and Phyllis Gravelle of Malletts Bay, Colchester. He leaves his mother of Burlington; and brothers, Roland and Marc of W. Va., and Bernard of Monkton; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father. He will be buried in Burlington.

BURLINGTON - William T. Gray, 94, died Thursday morning Aug. 19, 2010. William was born in Colebrook, N.H. March 3, 1916 the son of Elvira and Walter Gray. In 1939 he married Geraldine Sherman of Brandon. William worked as a pharmacist for the Bristol Myer Squibb Co. until his retirement. William is survived by his daughter, Linda McCarthy and her husband Gene; two grandsons, Shawn McCarthy and his wife Melissa, Tim McCarthy; and three great grandchildren, Bryan, Emily and Riley. He was predeceased by his wife Geraldine in 2004. His life will be celebrated at a memorial service Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010 at 2 p.m. in Gifford Funeral Home, Richmond. Memorial donations may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children, c/o of Mt. Sinai Shriners, P.O. Box 742, Montpelier,VT 05601.

SOUTH BURLINGTON - Margrit Francisca Greene of South Burlington died Tuesday, July 13, 2010 in the Vermont Respite Home after a valiant battle against lung cancer. Born in Duisburg, Germany, March 9, 1930, the daughter of Maria Zimmermann, 'Oma,' as Margrit is affectionately known, lived and traveled throughout the United States, France, Switzerland, Germany, Czechoslovakia, and Austria before settling in South Burlington in 1964. Oma was an avid dancer, gardener, loved cooking and music, and found great joy in her family, friends, and longtime German / International Wives Club (45 Years). Margrit was preceded in death by her late husband of fifty years, Richard, in 1998. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Mary and John McQuade of Essex Junction; by her sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Irene Greene of Parker, Colo., Glenn and Grace Greene of Mechanicsville, Va., and Rick and Ann Greene of Williston. She was especially blessed by her surviving 10 grandchildren and their spouses, Lisa and Leo Gosselin, Sonja and Jason Bohm, Matthew and Melinda Greene, Robert and Kara Greene, Kathryn Greene and her fiancée, Chris Crumley, Eric and Amy Greene, Marc and Amy Greene, Katherine Greene, Elizabeth Greene, and Daniel Greene. Additionally, her blessings grew with 13, soon to be 14, great-grandchildren, Anna, Bradley, Andrew, Ashley, Ethan, Emily, Michael, Abigail, Brady, Gianna, Owen, Sarah, Natalie and her newest blessing expected in March, 2011, which would have been Oma's 81st Birthday. A viewing service for the deceased will be held from 3 to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 18, 2010 at the Ready Funeral Home - South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Rd., Burlington. The funeral service will be at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, on Hinesburg Rd. in South Burlington, on Monday, July 19, 2010 at 11 a.m. Interment will be at the adjoining Resurrection Park immediately following the church service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Vermont Respite House, 99 Allen Brook Lane, Williston, VT 05495-2102.

SOUTH BURLINGTON - Nancy B. Greene, 73, died on Sept. 15, 2010 after battling a long illness. She was born Nancy Jane Barber in Burlington on Nov. 23, 1936 to Howard Barber and Edith Lavallee. She grew up in Burlington, graduated from Cathedral High School in June 1954, and worked as a teller at the Howard Bank in Burlington throughout the 1950s. Toward the end of the decade, she met Kenneth M. Greene, and they married on May 1, 1959 at St. Joseph's Cathedral in Burlington. She and Ken started a family in 1960. After spending several years as a homemaker, Nancy reentered the workforce in the late 1960s and became a branch manager and ultimately a mortgage loan officer at the Howard Bank. She retired from banking in the early 1980s and traveled extensively with her husband. Nancy's abiding love was music. She was a gifted vocalist and as a child she sang for family and friends. During her teenage years, she participated in a high school choral group, and throughout the rest of her life, Nancy contributed her beautiful voice in a wide variety of religious and secular venues. She was particularly drawn to classical music and opera, as well as popular and Broadway show tunes. Toward the end of her life, Nancy charmed listeners during her many solo and group concerts. When she wasn't singing, she was active in her church and enjoyed reading, gardening, and spending time with her family. Nancy is survived by her son, Lincoln Greene and daughter-in-law, Vicky Brucia, of Essex Junction, and son, Andrew Greene and his partner, Marcia Trahan, of South Burlington; her sister and mentor, Jackie Sinapi and brother-in-law, Frank of Cranston, R.I.; and her brother, Ronald Barber of Massachusetts. She was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth M. Greene; sister, Maureen Barber of Houston, TX; and brother, William Barber of Shelburne. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, Sept. 20, 2010 at 11 a.m. in St. John Vianney Church. Interment will follow in Resurrection Park Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Ready Funeral & Cremation Service South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Rd., Burlington.

GEORGIA/SWANTON - Paula Lauzon Greenwood, age 56 years, died early Tuesday morning, Sept. 7, 2010, following a sudden illness, with her loving husband, Bill, and family at her side. Born at home in Swanton on April 10, 1954, she was the daughter of Marion (Paquette) Lauzon and the late Paul Lauzon. Paula attended Saint Anne's School in Swanton and graduated from Missisquoi Valley Union High School with the class of 1975. On Aug. 17, 1991 she was married to William Greenwood, who survives her. For the past 19 years, Paula and her husband have owned and operated Vermont's Green Mountain Tours out of their home in Georgia. She previously had worked 25 years for the former Chittenden Trust Company in Burlington. She was an active member of Ascension Roman Catholic Parish in Georgia and served regularly as a Lector and Eucharistic Minister, as well as volunteering at the annual craft fair and church dinners. She will be remembered as an expert crafter and especially enjoyed knitting, crocheting and gardening. She leaves behind her favorite pet cat, "Jolly St. Nicholas." Besides her husband Bill of 19 years, Paula also leaves her mother, Marion Lauzon of Swanton; three sisters, Theresa Fedorchek and her husband, Robert, of Fairfield, Conn., Anne Retzlaff and husband, John, of Fargo, N.D., and Brenda Lauzon of East Barre; two brothers, Michael Lauzon and his wife, Theresa, of Bridgeport, Conn., and George Lauzon and wife, Lynn, of North Springfield; nieces and nephew, Heather Retzlaff of Seattle, Wash., Rebecca Fedorchek of Fairfield, Conn., and Daniel and Cathy Fedorchek and their daughter, Paige, of Newtown, Conn.; as well as several aunts, uncles, cousins; brothers and sisters-in-law, Donald and Margaret Greenwood, Linda and Ed Lamoy, George Greenwood, Earlene Conger and other nieces and nephews. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, Sept. 13, 2010 at 10 a.m. from Ascension Roman Catholic Church, VT Route 7, Georgia. Father Maurice J. Roy will be the principle celebrant and homilist. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow at the Greenwood family lot in St. Mary's Cemetery, Swanton. Friends may call at The Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave., Swanton on Sunday, Sept. 12 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Gifts in Paula's memory may be made to the Ascension Parish, in care of Holy Angels Rectory, 246 Lake St. St. Albans 05478 or to the Franklin County Humane Society, 30 Sunset Meadows, St. Albans 05478.

WILLISTON - Crawford "Moose" Gregory, 77, died unexpectedly in a tragic accident on Tuesday April 13, 2010. He was the son of the late Leo and Hazel Gregory of York, Pa. He was born in Newbury, N.H. on April 16, 1932. He was the husband of Judy (Truax) Gregory; they were married in Burlington on Feb. 16, 1963. In his early years, he was very active in both boxing and wrestling. He was a former Golden Gloves champion, then began wrestling, where he succeeded to win many titles and went on to participate in the 1956 US Olympic Wrestling Squad. He was a member of the Operating Engineers Union in the 1950's. He owned and operated Gregory Construction Company from 1973 - 2010, during that time he erected many metal buildings in and around the Burlington area. In his later years, he enjoyed and worked mostly in the excavating portion of his field. Also during this time, he owned and operated Marina International at Pelots Point in North Hero, in the mid 1980's through 1996. He was a former member of The Ethan Allen Club and The Elks Club. He enjoyed deer hunting and duck hunting, especially being at the duck blind with his close friends. He loved his work and being in his backhoe on the job. Most of all, he loved being surrounded by family and friends. He is survived by his wife Judy; his two daughters, Stacey Gregory and partner Glen Wheel, and Susie Therrien and husband Brian Therrien; four grandchildren, Rachelle, Erikka, Tate, and Chance; three brothers, Del and wife Daune, Gordon and wife Shelby, and Gary; two sisters, Nancy and husband George Perry, and Millie and husband Denny Berry; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Ann, and brother Cabot. A Service will be held on Saturday April 17, 2010, at The Essex Alliance Church, 37 Old Stage Road in Essex Jct, VT, at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association , 7 Hegeman Avenue, Colchester, VT 05446.

FAIRFAX - Joyce Minnie Grenier, 77, died Wednesday, July 14, 2010 in the St. Albans Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Joyce was born on Nov. 28, 1932 in Bedford, Quebec, the daughter of Charles and Minnie (Sornberger) Stewart. She was married to Rene John Grenier on Aug. 25, 1950. Joyce and Rene owned and operated Rene's Café in Burlington for many years. Rene predeceased her on Oct. 7, 2008. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Joyce is survived by her children and their spouses, Patrick Grenier and wife, Lorie, of Milton and their children, Patrick Jr., Nicholas and Kaylyn; Michael Grenier and friend, Michelle Walker, of Fairfax and his son, Zachary; Marc Grenier and friend, Celeste Perron, of Burlington; and Marie-Anne Lescalleet and husband, Tim, of Southborough, Mass. and their children, Nolan, Parker and Arianna. Joyce is also survived by her brother, Clarence Stewart of Ottawa and his wife, Myrna; longtime friend, Cecile Poirier of Milton and Paul Cyr of Middlebury; as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Rene, Joyce was predeceased by her sister, Connie; and her brothers, Clifford, Wesley, Douglas, Leonard and Robert. Visiting hours will be held Monday, July 19, 2010 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Minor Funeral Home in Milton. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at 11 a.m. in St. Ann's Catholic Church in Milton. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association , 1 Kennedy Drive, Suite L8, South Burlington, VT 05403.

SOUTH BURLINGTON - Glenn H. Griffith, 79, died peacefully Sunday morning, in the Burlington Health and Rehabilitation Center, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. His closest friend and confidant, Nancy Farrell, was by his side, as she had been throughout his illness. He was born in Moretown on Feb. 11, 1931, to the late Margery (McIntyre) and William H. Griffith. He attended schools in Vergennes and Ferrisburg. After high school, Glenn served in the United States Army from 1949 to 1953, and was stationed in Berlin, Germany from June of '52 until his separation. He was a member of the American Legion, Post 14. Glenn worked for years as a dispatcher for the Vermont State Police. He had many friends among the ranks of the "troopers," and was in turn respected by them for the skillful service he provided. On Feb. 10, 1968, Glenn married the former Katherine LaBelle, and she became the light of his life. Glenn and Kathy lived very happily in a home they purchased together on Curtis Avenue in Burlington. Sadly, Kathy was waging a long-term battle of her own with bone cancer, and she lost her fight on Dec. 29, 1971. Glenn's eldest brother, Roger, died suddenly in 1973. Glenn is survived by Roger's children, Larry, Donald, Linda (Entrott), Irene Griffith, Diane (Rose), and their families. The children's mother, Harriet Griffith, resides with Diane in Addison. Glenn was a salesman for Sears, Roebuck and Co., and worked for a long time in the hardware division on Shelburne Road. He was well known for his wit and sense of humor, and many of his associates were dismayed when returning customers would ask specially to be waited on by Glenn. He always treated people the way he liked to be treated, with honesty and integrity. Glenn grudgingly retired from Sears when corporate changes took the fun out of his position. In 1990, Glenn lost his sister Edith McAllister, to ALS. Edith and John "Mac" McAllister's children, Cheryl, Gary and his family, and Judy survive him. Glenn lost his other sister, Phyllis, in 1998, to a long illness. Phyllis' twin brother, Phillip, of Lakeland, Fla., is the sole remaining sibling. Phillip's children Peter, Les(lie), and Martha (Poirier) and her family all reside in the local area. Les and his partner, Melissa (Moore) shared the blessing of Glenn's care with Nancy, and we are all better in so many ways for having shared the experience. Glenn worked part-time for the city of Burlington before finally retiring fully. Glenn had two great loves in his life. The first was his beloved Persian cat, Spook, who he allowed to take over his life in 1994. Spook was treated and lived like a king, befitting his lineage. He was a "one man" cat, and didn't tolerate any foolishness or false advances from anyone but Glenn. Glenn was saddened when Spook died suddenly earlier this year. In the late 90's, Glenn's nephew, Les, introduced him to the wonders of "personal computing." While he may not have fully understood what was going on "inside the box," Glenn loved working with photos, genealogy study, recipes, and staying in touch with friends and family via email. While advancing his knowledge of photo editing, he met the other love of his life, Nancy Farrell, at a senior education class. He and Nancy began assisting in the teaching of some of the classes, and their common interest blossomed into a mutually supportive relationship. Nancy was an integral part of Glenn's life for the past decade, sharing their common interests. She also shared her family with Glenn. Nancy's daughter, Shawn Marie, her husband Mike (Landers), and their beautiful daughter, Chloe, became extended family. Glenn loved the time he spent with Chloe, and she brightened his life with her presence. Nancy owns and operates a ceramic shop from her home, and her "girls" - the extended circle of customers formed over the years - took Glenn on as a part of their lives. He loved the camaraderie and friendship which they offered. Nancy stood lovingly by Glenn's side throughout his protracted illness; encouraging, supporting, and guiding him in so many ways. Nancy and Les would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Drs. David McFadden, Ruth Heimann, and Marc Greenblatt for saving Glenn's life when it was originally threatened by pancreatic cancer, and then for extending it through their specialized care and treatment. At every step, they treated us as members of a team with a common goal. While we knew the outcome was inevitable, they shared the fight with us, improving Glenn's quality of life at every step of the way. Glenn was challenged with many physical issues, and the entire staff at the FAHC was a blessing. The nurses working the chemo ward are all exceptionally gifted, and we were touched by both the manner in which they performed their difficult tasks, and the humor with which they lightened the mood. We also thank Drs. Bellomo, O'Brien, Pitcher and Nagle for their years of attention, both professional and personal. They offered both in equal measure. A special thanks also to Kathy McBeth, a member of the Cancer Patient Support Program at FAHC. Every meeting with Kathy brightened Glenn's outlook, and he deeply valued the hours they spent in counsel. She is a singularly special person. Jennifer (Jenni) May was always available, and caring, offering support and guidance, and hands-on assistance through the maze of nutritional care. We suspect that if Glenn is having his way, he is eating cheeseburgers and drinking milkshakes, completely disregarding Jenni's best efforts. We thank the entire staff of the Burlington Health and Rehabilitation Center. Glenn was a resident there on a few occasions over the last few years, and he was always treated like family. Indeed, during his last stay, many of the staff recalled Glenn from previous visits. We made the decision to allow Glenn to complete his life's journey there, because we saw the caring and compassion which they brought to his service. We will be forever grateful to the entire team from the "second floor." In keeping with Glenn's wishes, there will be no final viewing. He will be cremated, and his remains interred in the Williston East Cemetery, at the discretion of the family. A celebration of Glenn's life will be held at the Ferrisburg United Methodist Church, on Saturday, Aug. 14, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, Glenn requested that friends consider a donation to the SeniorNet of Vermont, PO Box 64694, Burlington, VT, 05406-4694, or to the Cancer Patient Support Program at FAHC.

, SR. SOUTH BURLINGTON - Frederick S. Griffiths, Sr., 81, of South Burlington, formerly of Burlington and Haines City, Fla., died suddenly following a heart attack on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2010 in Fletcher Allen Health Care. He was born in Essex on Sept. 7, 1929, the son of Emerson and Laura (Plant) Griffiths. On June 26, 1948, Fred married Marion T. Fortin in Colchester. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the US Navy. He had been a fireman with the City of Burlington and owned and operated Griffiths Electric for many years. He enjoyed traveling, taking several trips across country. He spent many summers at camp in Colchester, barbequing and boating and spending time with his family. Fred is survived by his wife, Marion; six children and their spouses, Richard C. and Sharon Griffiths of Rocklin, Calif., Stephen G. and Jennifer Griffiths of Essex, David J. Griffiths of Milton, Linda M. and Stephen Bergeron of Colchester, Daniel J. and Kathy Griffiths of Colchester, and Frederick S. Griffiths, Jr. of Burlington; 16 grandchildren and 17 greatgrandchildren; several nieces and nephews in Ohio; and his loving dog, Travis. He is also survived by his sister, Corinne Longe of Williston. He was predeceased by his parents; a granddaughter, Carrie Ann Griffiths; sisters, Frederica Perrier, Eileen Poirier, Leona Wright, and Ida Mae Griffiths; and brother-in-law and sister-inlaw, Richard Fortin and Marie Fortin of Ohio. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Ready Funeral and Cremation Service, South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Road, Burlington. A prayer service will held on Wednesday, Dec. 29 at 2 p.m. in the Ready Funeral Chapel, 261 Shelburne Road. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to Humane Society of Chittenden County, 142 Kindness Court, So. Burlington, VT 05403.

WALDEN - Elizabeth Buttolph Grubb, 87, a retired teacher in Walden and a Lead Interpreter at the Shelburne Museum died Wednesday, January 13, 2010. Born in Yonkers, N.Y. in 1923, she was the daughter of Frank Elliott Buttolph and Helen Allerton Chase. She attended Cooper Union Art School in New York City. In February 1943, the Navy started accepting women recruits and Betty was a member of the first group of WAVES to enter basic training. Initially an aviation machinist, later Betty was in charge of art activities at St Albans Naval Hospital in New York. In October 1945, Betty married Craig Grubb (1923 to 1976) and settled in Connecticut where they raised three children. They also lived in both Texas and New Jersey before Craig retired to Poultney, Vt. in 1974. After Craig's death, Betty remained in Poultney for two years and completed her associate's degree at Green Mountain in 1978. She moved to Albuquerque where she received a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Design at the University of New Mexico in 1984, and a Bachelor's of Fine Arts in 1987. She was also the academic advisor at the School of Architecture and Planning at the University. In 1987, Betty and her daughter Holly returned to Vermont, settling in Walden. Betty completed her studies in education at Lyndon and Johnson State Colleges, and became an Art Teacher in the Walden school district. She also became a Lead Interpreter at the Shelburne Museum. Betty is survived by her son, David Grubb of New Jersey, and two daughters, Diana Langner of Los Alamos, N.M. and Holly Grubb of South Burlington, Vt. She is also survived by six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Services will be on Saturday, January 23, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Corbin & Palmer funeral home at 71 South Union Street, Burlington. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested for the Shelburne Museum print shop program, PO Box 10, Shelburne, Vt. 05482.

WINOOSKI - Lillian Guidry, 93, passed away peacefully Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010, in the VT Respite House in Williston. Lillian was born April 5, 1917 in Brooklyn, N.Y. to Margherita and Giuseppe Cincotta, from the small Sicilian island of Lipari. She was the youngest of nine children. Lillian attended Cook County Nursing school, becoming an RN and married bomber pilot, Joseph Cotton. She enlisted as an army surgical nurse during WWII hoping to spend Christmas of 1944 with him in England. By then Joseph's plane was missing in action, instead she spent Christmas crossing over to France where she served with her surgical unit. Lillian learned after the war Joe died in action. After her wartime service she continued her nursing career by traveling around the country, landing in Florida and eventually returning north to raise her family in Burlington, Vt. She worked in nursing homes, at the VNA Day Center as an exercise coordinator, and in hospitals. She was an Amway distributor for over 30 years. She was always open to learning something new, especially about medicine and surgery. She held her health as a top priority. She was the epitome of grace and elegance, always dressing well, holding herself strong. She loved to cook fine food, and always presented an elegant dining table. Her relationship to God and the Catholic church was paramount in Lillian's life. She is survived by her daughter, Marguerite Guidry of Montpelier; her son, John Guidry of Shelburne; two grand- daughters, Marissa and Mia Guidry; many nephews, nieces, family and friends who love her dearly. A Catholic Mass will be celebrated Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010 at 10 a.m. at St. Stephan Church in Winooski. There will be a springtime interment in Tom's River, N.J.

WINOOSKI - Annette G. Guilmette, 78, a lifelong resident of Winooski, died peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010 in Vermont Respite House in Williston, surrounded by her loving family. Visiting hours will be on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the LaVigne Funeral Home in Winooski. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, Nov. 12 at 12 noon at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Winooski. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Vermont Respite House, 99 Allen Brook Lane, Williston, VT 05495. A complete obituary will appear in Thursday's Free Press.

EAST BARRE - Edward Glendon "Pat" Guy, 92, of East Cobble Hill Road and a former Websterville resident, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010. He was born in Websterville on Sept. 10, 1917, the son of Samuel and Mabel (King) Guy. He attended Websterville schools and Spaulding High School in Barre. Pat was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army. On Nov. 7, 1941, he married Lora Davis of Washington. Following their marriage, they made their home in Websterville where they owned and operated Guy's Store for over 30 years. Always bright and cheerful, Pat and his family provided an important and helpful service to the granite community. Even in tough times, he was willing to offer a helping hand to anyone in need. They later moved to East Barre. Lora predeceased him on Aug. 22, 1989. On Feb. 19, 1999, he married Marylu Atkins Haynes of East Barre, where they made their home. Following his retirement from the store, he worked part time for Stone's Service Station on Washington Street in Barre until his sight loss forced him into a more permanent retirement. Pat was a lifelong member of the Websterville Baptist Church. He took great pleasure in being with family and friends and enjoyed life to the fullest. He was a 25 year member of the American Legion Post 10 and a life member of the VFW MacKenzie-Webster Post 790 both of Barre. He is survived by his wife, Marylu Guy of East Barre; two daughters, Carolyn Swift of Barre Town and Suzy Guy Senecal and husband, Tom, of Essex Junction; step-children, Larry Haynes and his wife, Mary, of East Barre, Bryan Haynes and his wife, Darlene, of North Carolina, and Ellie Bruce and her husband, Andy, of Connecticut; thirteen grandchildren; nineteen greatgrandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Besides his first wife, he was predeceased by his siblings, Milford Guy, Sam "Earl" Guy, Pearl Stone, and Arlene Poratti; and a son-inlaw, Stephen Swift. His Service of Remembrance will be held on Monday, Aug. 30, 2010 at 11 a.m. in the Websterville Baptist Church. Interment will take place in the Maple Hill Cemetery in Washington. Friends may call Sunday evening, Aug. 29, 2010 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy Street, Barre. Following the service, family and friends will gather downstairs at the church for a time of fellowship and refreshments. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 05641 or to the Websterville Baptist Church, PO Box 68, Websterville, VT 05678 or to the East Barre Congregational Church, PO 246, East Barre, VT 05649.